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Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I, imposing harsh surrender terms on Germany, creating territorial mandates, and arranging the creation of the League of Nations.
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German surrender
With Berlin in ruins and Hitler dead, Germany agreed to an unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers.
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Start of World War II
Germany invaded Poland, setting off the Second World War.
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World War I began
The Great War began when Austria, assured of Germany’s support, declared war against Serbia.
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Germany to resume submarine warfare
Germany announced that it would resume unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Wilson asked for declaration of war
Declaring that “the world must be made safe for democracy,” President Woodrow Wilson called on Congress to declare war on Germany.
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Hitler’s suicide
As the Red Army advanced on Berlin, Hitler recognized the inevitability of defeat. He and his new wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide in a bunker below the city.
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Saint-Mihiel offensive
Allied forces under American Gen. John Pershing began the Saint-Mihiel offensive on September 12. The Allies successfully pushed the Germans out of the Saint-Mihiel salient in France, opening rail communications between Paris and portions of the eastern front and demoralizing German forces.
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Berlin airlift
The United States and Great Britain dropped food and supplies into West Berlin via air during the Soviet blockade.